Honeymoon gift registers

Becky and Steve Weir with their guests at their Invercargill wedding earlier this year. Photo by Emily Cannan Photography.

There are also wedding registers created by travel agencies to which guests give money to help cover the bridal couple's honeymoon travel costs and accommodation.

When guests receive their invitations little cards tastefully announcing the register are enclosed. Once a monetary gift is received by the travel agency the guest is presented with a card telling the couple of their contribution to their honeymoon. The guest can then enclose it with the wedding card offering best wishes.

The agency keeps a record of the money received and those who have given, but not of individual amounts. This ensures that the couple is aware of who gave monetary gifts so that they can respond accordingly.

It should go without saying that the prospective bride and groom should be gracious about receiving the gifts and thanking the gift-givers.